volume 1, issue 3 june 2011 the friendly...
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Volume 1, Issue 3 June 2011
The Friendly Flyer Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h
And now
abide faith,
hope, love,
these
three;
but the
greatest
of these is
love.
1 CORINTHIANS 13:13
INSIDE:
Thanks 2
Congratulations
Happy Birthday 2 and Anniversary
Photos 3
Upcoming 3
Events
VBS 3
Important 4
Meeting
Prayer Requests 4
From the Pastor’s Desk,
My how the time flies… and the days have been full and busy… As you read this, we
have already celebrated Palm Sunday, Easter, Mother’s Day, and worshipped for three
Sundays in May! And, if you can believe it, we will soon be celebrating Pentecost
Sunday, on June 12th!
Pentecost (formerly celebrated as Kingdomtide in the UM Church), means “fiftieth day”, and has its roots in the ancient Jewish Feast of Weeks, a celebration of the first
harvest, seven weeks after the spring sowing of the grain. Later, the Jews associated
Pentecost with the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. For Christians, Pentecost
has a twofold significance. It commemorates the event in Acts 2 when two things
occurred: 1) the Holy Spirit came in fulfillment of Christ’s promise to his disciples; 2)
the Church of Christ launched upon its world mission.
The color for Pentecost is red. Red signifies divine fire, in addition to the church’s
faith. The dove is the most common symbol of the Holy Spirit, and is found in the story of
Jesus’ baptism. The powerful imagery of wind provides a third symbol. The Season after
Pentecost is the longest of the church year and continues until the Season of Advent. This
Season of Pentecost serves as the instructional half of the church year, and the church’s
attempt to live up to and keep God’s commandments. As our journey of faith continues through the church year, it offers us the fulfillment of
the eternal promise of faith, hope, love and redemption in a wonderful relationship with
God, and each other. I invite you to continue to spend some time in prayer and spiritual
reflection as we continue this faith journey together. I encourage you to pray for your own
spiritual growth, for friends and loved ones, to participate in worship and special
activities, and to renew your commitment of stewardship of time, talent and treasure, but
most of all, to renew and grow in your relationship with God!
May God bless you richly as we journey together! God is truly at work in our midst!
Be a part of it!
See you in Church, Pastor Gil
JULY - AUGUST 2011 Kind Words Newsletter The deadline for the July-August 2011 Newsletter is June 12, 2011. Please submit all July and August 2011 articles and news items directly to the Pastor on ([email protected]), or by handwriting them and giving them to him directly. Thank you!!!
Iron Pigs Tickets We have a block of 30 tickets for
Northeast District Night at Coca-Cola Park on June 7th at 7:05 PM. Tickets are $10,
with one dollar of that going to the
Northeast District Youth Fund, and a $2
rebate at the concession stand.
Invite a friend!
Tickets almost gone… sign up today!
Pentecost Sunday, June 12th
Plan to be present for the confirmations of Dalton Jones, Sarah Hawes, Curt and Kaley Reid, the reception of new members, and the celebration of graduating students, at 10 a.m. worship service.
Cake and Coffee Reception in Young Hall following worship.
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June 1 Barry Young June 2 Ute Clark June 3 Clara Schweitzer June 4 Mark Reid June 6 Dalton Jones June 6 Kay Nell June 6 Lindsey Pagotto June 10 Corie Reid June 11 Dan Hawes June 11 Barbara Steinmetz June 12 Marilyn Osborne June 13 John Parry
June 13 Mary Jones June 19 Kaylie Bauder June 21 Kevin Rambo June 21 Ken Reto June 24 Mark Herman June 26 Sue Traviss June 26 Lula Bartholomew June 26 Kennedy Lutz June 28 Barry Brescancine June 29 Jane Ruggiero June 30 Tucker Brandon
Happy Birthday to:
June 1 Cindy & Dave Doll June 8 Suzanne & Dan Hawes June 11 Steven & Brenda Sanders June 23 Tom & Joan Mutton June 23 Lowell & Cheryl Grubb June 25 Kristin & Justin Bauder June 28 Linda & Robert Osborne
Happy Anniversary to:
Special Thanks to: Ken Reto for repairing the lighting in Young Hall… no small task! Thank you Ken!
Jack Davies getting the job done!
New members Brittany Smith and Andrew D’Alessio will be married at AUMC on Friday, June 10th. Congratulations Brittany & Andrew!
We welcome into full membership Andrew D’Alessio, Brittany Smith, Justin & Nicole Ott, and James & Melissa Rundle, received on Palm Sunday. Welcome!!
and Congratulations
Congratulations to the following scouts who earned the following awards, presented on Palm Sunday: Matt Bright – God and Family Award; Justin Bright – God and Life Award; Benjamin Hawes – God and Church Award The proud mothers were each presented a lapel pin from their sons.
Donna Hopstetter – Completed her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership & Administration from East Stroudsburg University & the University of Indiana of Pennsylvania, on May 9th! Congratulations Dr. Donna! Well done!
Sgt. Tim Letson, Jack and Viola’s grandson has returned home safely from his tour of duty in Afghanistan! Thank you for your service Tim, and WELCOME HOME!
Welcome Maddy & Abby Impeciati
Madison and Abigail Born to Jamie & Bryan Impeciati on Wednesday, May 18th!
MARY HAWES – Graduating from Bangor High School on June 16th! Weather permitting graduation will be held in Bangor Park at 6:30 pm. In case of inclement weather the graduation ceremony will be held indoors at Bangor H.S. with attendance by ticket only! Congratulations Mary!
Future
Leaders
“Joseph” at Sight & Sound
Saturday, October 22, 2011 COST: Adults $115.00 per person
Teens 13-16 $ 92.00 per person
Children 4-12 $ 67.00 per person Payments $25.00 per person to hold a reservation
Final Payment Due: September 18, 2011
For Reservations contact Dave or Cindy Doll at 610-588-6111
12 Night Southern
Caribbean Cruise
St. Thomas St. Kitts
St. Lucia Antigua St. Maarten
For Additional Information please speak to:
Sharon Herman at East Coast Touring
(610) 252-7774 or
Dave and Cindy Doll ~ (610) 588-6111
Ackermanville United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School
July 17-21, 2011 Excitement begins on MAIN STREET at 6:30 and ends at 8:30
For more information call 610-588-7818
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES!
PRE-SCHOOL ~ ELEMENTARY ~ TEEN ~ ADULTS
Register online beginning June 1 at ackermanvilleumc.org
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Join the
Fun on
Main Street!!!
5 Generations
Proud!
Ryan Pagotto,
Father;
Robin (Hildenbrand)
Pagotto,
Grandmother;
Nancy (Houck)
Hildenbrand,
Great-Grandmother;
Elsie Houck,
Great, Great
Grandmother
holding
sixteen day old
John "Jack" Richard
Pagotto.
Charter Presentation – the Scouts and Scout Leaders of Cub Pack #45 were present in worship to present AUMC with our “new” 2011 Official Charter, on Sunday May 15th. We look forward to a great relationship together!
Cantata Choir 2011 Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on the web at: www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Ackermanville United Methodist Church
1410 Ackermanville Road Bangor PA 18013
Phone: 610-588-7818 Parsonage: 610-599-1624
E-mail: pastor [email protected]
www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Web site launched April 15, 2011. Please bookmark this site and send it to anyone you think may be interested and ask them to bookmark and send on.
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Prayer List
Those suffering illness
or injury or hardship Steve Haberle - cancer treatment Anne Korbobo - cancer treatment Kraig Hahn - burn recovery and therapy Sharon Turnbough - treatment of Lupus Sgt. Timothy Letson - serving in Afghanistan Cindy Peck - debilitating back pain & possible surgery Sarina Chiapuzzi - cancer treatment Ed Herman - cancer treatment Carol Kemp Vicki Layton Greg Berger - back and leg injuries, healing Jerry and Carolyn Leftwich. Jerry is battling cancer. Carolyn is Linda Pasko’s co-worker. Those impacted by tornado devastation in the Southern & Eastern US. Peter Smale Ruth Struthers – Mother of Bonnie Commins Gracedale- rehabiliation. Lula Bartholomew – rehabilitation Dora Greenleaf and family – Doreen’s recovery from surgery. Steve Beck Elaina DeAngelis
IMPORTANT
JOINT COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 14 7:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to address current
financial and budgetary issues and challenges. We
are requesting the attendance of all AUMC Committee Chairpersons and all committee
members.
HELP NEDED!!
Lawn Mowers & Church Cleaners
The trustees are looking for volunteers to help with
the lawn this summer. If you can help
please contact Beverly Hopstetter at
610-588-2300. We also need volunteers to help with
the cleaning of the church. If you can
help, please see Linda Pasko.
Outreach Committee
~ Coming Events ~
JUNE 7, 2011 Iron Pigs
JULY 22, 2011
Iron Pig's Game with BLAST
AUGUST 7, 2011 Sundaes on Sunday
AUGUST 13, 2011
Knoebel's Grove with BLAST
OCTOBER 22, 2011
Bus Trip to Sight & Sound ~ "Joseph"
Community Appreciation Event May 22nd 2011, Ackermanville held its First Annual
Community Appreciation Event. Police, Fire Fighters,
Auxiliary Members, Civic Workers and Community
Volunteers of Washington Township were honored with a
special worship service and luncheon.
We also celebrated the 100th Birthday of Clara Schweitzer on June 3.
Thanks to all who serve our community, seen and
unseen, everyday!